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BV09 BYN

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,846 mi
Last recorded116,846 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 BYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 116,846 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil+ diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 115,984 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 111,266 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 101,481 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 98,359 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 95,173 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 95,173 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 90,184 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 90,181 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Figures incomplete (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 85,129 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 78,010 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 65,556 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 63,018 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 47,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Fail 14 Sep 2013 47,139 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2012 33,251 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 31,289 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz R-class?

Based on 63,579 MOT tests across 4,470 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
7,608
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
4,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 919
position lamp(s) not working 728
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 598
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 581
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 407
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BV09 BYN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 84,782 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz R-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 919 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV09 BYN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz R-class typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz R-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BV09 BYN registered?

BV09 BYN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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The MOT history for BV09 BYN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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